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Chipoka Weather in March

Chipoka in March

The short of it: Chipoka in March averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 168 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

March in Chipoka brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 21°, with about 168 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 168 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-March, 22 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Chipoka runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Salima, 24 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Chipoka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 56 mm less rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SalimaCentral Region24 km NNW30°21°204 mm
Monkey BaySouthern Region44 km ESE28°20°154 mm
DedzaCentral Region47 km SSW24°15°172 mm
DowaCentral Region73 km WNW24°16°172 mm
LilongweCentral Region79 km W27°17°150 mm
UlonguéTete83 km SSW26°16°171 mm
NtchisiCentral Region83 km NW24°15°168 mm
ChipeniCentral Region93 km NW25°16°166 mm

The Almanac · Chipoka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 168 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Chipoka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°21°296 mm5 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February29°21°224 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March30°21°168 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°20°36 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May28°17°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°15°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°17°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°19°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October32°21°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November32°23°35 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°176 mm6 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chipoka in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chipoka in March?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 168 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Chipoka?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Chipoka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Chipoka in March?

Hardly — March nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chipoka in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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